Manchester City: Claudio Echeverri spoke with ‘legend’ Sergio Aguero before agreeing move
Argentina’s U20 midfielder Claudio Eceverri said he spoke with former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero before agreeing to join the Premier League club.
City Signature for £12.5 million In January 2024, a four-and-a-half-year deal was reached from the River Plate, but loaned him to the Argentine club to continue his development.
He was founded in the South American Under-20 Championship in 2025 and won the runner-up of the Argentina captain.
Echeverri, 19, is the 12th Argentinian who signed for Manchester City and can now play for the club with Pep Guardiola’s side.
“I’ve talked to (Sergio) Aguero, and I know that (the relationship between Argentina and Manchester City). Aguero in particular stood out.”
“He is a Manchester City legend because of everything he has achieved and an incredible player.”
Former Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis made his debut on the river board in June 2023.
Echeverri scored four goals in 48 matches at the Buenos Aires Club.
Echeverri added: “Football has always been my life and my dream is to play for one of the best teams in Europe. Today, I am closer to that dream.”
“Manchester City is one of the best teams in the world. They not only won trophys, but they played beautifully. They are role models for everyone – they show people how to play football in the best way.
“My family and I are honored to be here. My focus now is to try to show the manager and his staff that I am good enough to join this team in the training.”
It’s also a city Signed Argentine striker Julian AlvarezHe has since left Atletico Madrid for a £81 million deal, similar to the River Board in January 2022.
City Football Director Txiki Begiristain said: “Claudio is the best talent to have come out of South America in recent years. We know that once we see his game, we want him to be a Manchester City player.”
“All natural elements exist – his touch, technology, goals and dribbling abilities. Our job now is to shape these attributes and shape Claudio into a world-class player.
“We’re going to give him everything he needs and be the best he can do. If he works hard, listens to Pep and absolutely gives everything, I don’t think he can be a top player.”
